G8 Education
G8 Education is a leading provider of early childhood education and care services in Australia. The company operates a network of childcare centers across the country, focusing on delivering high-quality education and care. G8 Education is committed to providing a nurturing environment that supports children's development and learning.
Short position
G8 Education (ASX:GEM) has 1.53% of its shares on issue reported as short positions as of 5 Oct 2026, or about 11,772,664 shares. Over the past 30 days that figure has fallen 3.82 percentage points, and over 90 days it has fallen 3.65 percentage points. Its highest recorded short interest was 12.16% in October 2015. GEM is classified in the Consumer Services industry. All figures come from official ASIC short position reports, published with a four trading-day (T+4) delay.
Price & short interest
Toggle series, zoom, and compare · ASIC daily, T+4G8 Education (GEM) short interest history
GEM Short Interest History
- 30-day change
- -3.82pp
- 90-day change
- -3.65pp
- 1-year change
- -0.65pp
- All-time high
- 12.16% (October 2015)
- All-time low
- 0.00% (February 2012)
Is GEM heavily shorted?
Not especially: 1.53% short interest is modest by ASX standards, ranking #192 of 799 ASX securities with reported short positions. ASIC requires positions of 0.01% of issued capital or $100,000 (whichever is less) to be reported.
How has GEM's short interest changed recently?
Over the past 30 days G8 Education's short interest has fallen 3.82 percentage points, and over 90 days it has fallen 3.65 percentage points. The current level is 1.53% of shares on issue.
What is the highest GEM's short interest has been?
Since 2010, G8 Education's short interest peaked at 12.16% in October 2015 and bottomed at 0.00% in February 2012.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are sourced from daily ASIC short position reports, published with a four trading-day (T+4) delay. Shorted aggregates the full history since 2010. See our methodology.